FAQs

K to 12 General Information

What is the K to 12 Program?

The K to 12 Program covers 13 years of basic education with the following key stages:

Kindergarten to Grade 3

Grades 4 to 6

Grades 7 to 10 (Junior High School)

Grades 11 and 12 (Senior High School)

Why are we now implementing 12 years of basic education?

The Philippines is the last country in Asia and one of only three countries worldwide with a 10-year pre-university cycle (Angola and Djibouti are the other two).

A 12-year program is found to be the best period for learning under basic education. It is also the recognized standard for students and professionals globally.

What has been done to get ready for K to 12? Are we really ready for K to 12?

SY 2011-2012: Universal Kindergarten implementation begins

SY 2012-2013: Enhanced curriculum for Grades 1-7 implemented

2013: K to 12 enacted into Law

2014: Curriculum for Grades 11-12 finished

This 2015, we are getting ready for the implementation of Senior High School (SHS) in SY 2016-2017.

We are on the fifth year of the implementation of the K to 12 Program. Our last mile is the Senior High School. All 221 divisions of the Department of Education (DepEd) have finished planning and have figures on enrolment a year in advance. These plans were reviewed by a separate team and finalized upon consultation with other stakeholders.

Private SHS: There are 2,199 private schools cleared to offer Senior High School and over 200 more being processed.

How will K to 12 affect the college curriculum?

The College General Education curriculum will have fewer units. Subjects that have been taken up in Basic Education will be removed from the College General Education curriculum.

Details of the new GE Curriculum may be found in CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, series of 2013.

I’ve been hearing that a lot of people have not been consulted regarding K to 12. Is this true?

DepEd has always been transparent in the planning and implementation of K to 12. There have been regular consultations with various sectors since 2010, before the law was passed, during the crafting of the IRR, and during implementations. DepEd representatives have also attended various fora and conferences, including legislative inquiries, regarding K to12. We are open to criticisms and suggestions regarding this.

How can I help improve basic education?

Private partners can donate through the Adopt-A-School program. A 150% tax incentive will be provided for every contribution.

Help spread awareness and information on the K to 12 Program.

Voucher Program

These Frequently Asked Questions have been updated as of January 29, 2016.

General Questions

What is the SHS Voucher Program?

Who are the recipients of the SHS Voucher Program?

How much is the value of the voucher?

How did the government come up with the SHS voucher amount?

How can I apply for the voucher program?

What are the documentary requirements that need to be submitted along with the accomplished application form?


For Students and Parents

Will the voucher amount be the same or not if the student transfers from a private SHS provider in NCR to a private SHS provider outside NCR and vice versa?

Is there a grade requirement for a student to be able to be qualified for the Voucher Program?

What if the voucher program beneficiary wasn't able to enroll in School Year 2016-2017? Will she/he still be able to avail of the voucher when she/he goes back to school the following year?

Is it true that after the early registration, I can no longer apply/avail the Voucher Program?

After early registration, can I still select another school and/or course preference?

Does the voucher amount cover other fees (registration, books, etc.)?

What is a top-up?

Can the voucher be transferred to another student?

Will the voucher amount be given to parents of the beneficiaries? Is the SHS Voucher Program same as Pantawid Pamilya?

As to the documentary requirements, is it acceptable to submit National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate instead of the required Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Certified Birth Certificate?

Can a student with no Learner Reference Number (LRN) avail the Voucher Program?

Reference: http://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/faq


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